Summary: Emotional Eating vs Emotional OVER-Eating Everyone emotionally eats. Sometimes it happens like clockwork. It might be from certain events that cause stress. The thing to remember is that the stress and the need to want to eat a treat that makes you feel good; it is a moment. Let yourself have the moment. You do not have to keep eating to the point of overeating. Slow down. Take a moment to enjoy the food. Have the chocolate. Pay attention. Give yourself the permission to have that chocolate and then just have it. You can always have more again next time. Do not deny it. It needs to be factored in. Plan on it. Know it is going to happen. Remind yourself that you can have it again. Be mindful of the emotion at the time. You have not do beat yourself up about it. You can contain it. You can learn to manage the moments. Every human being has these cravings and urges. It doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. It does not mean you have to give up your goals. Factor in that you are human. Give yourself some flexibility. Dr. Nicola Bird Nicola's Online Program Listen to John's interview with Dr. Nicola Bird here, and please “like” it when you’re done:
